‘Cova’

I have purposefully listed this under 'Erotica' I think it is mildly so but sometimes, less is more innit?

Cova

 

Cova spoke fondly of her Andalusian sea

She also spoke five languages including mine

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Cova wore no prints on her finger tips it seemed

And

At first I thought she was a Basque spy

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Cova carried the scent of rock pools and raw cotton in her hair

We argued over Dali, Freud and Cohen

…

Apparently

Her husband was in love with old manuscripts

Hence her being there alone

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I introduced her to butterfish

Then we watched vultures gorge on something in the gutter

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Her naked foot caught mine covertly beneath the table

She hinted there was something special between her and me

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Cova promised something extraordinary if I walked with her along the beach to her hotel

Then she was gone 

…

 

 

Author's Note

I met her whilst I was volunteering in Africa. She was an intelligent and independent but potentially vulnerable woman out there alone & for a short while, we befriended each other. Nothing happened. Give it to me, come on why dontcha...

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

A mysterious rendezvous indeed. Sounds like playing footsie under the table gave both of you ideas, but they never came to fruition. Still, a memorable meeting and it obviously left an imprint on your memory. Great character study and great imagery. Lydi**

[Neville]

Thank you Lydi** I assure you I behaved like a true gentleman throughout.....N

[Thomas W Case]

Damn it. Great write. You got my hope up.

[Neville]

getting it up is one thing .. keeping it up is another .. thank you Thomas :)

[Davidgeo]

Ask Divya if attempting to induce suicide is the right thing to do to another person.

[AYVID N]

Nothing happened...but in my view, plenty did. If you look at interactions beyond just the physical. It's all in the mind after all. ;)

A very interesting sketch of Cova here. Quite an unusual name. I am especially intrigued by the lack of fingerprint but also by her intellect and her boldness. I wonder if she was more than a handful for her husband who took solace in old manuscripts. But that's just me overthinking perhaps. The last line leaves the tale open-ended nicely, for the reader to guess.

A poem I enjoyed reading!

[Neville]

I both simultaneously concur and submit .. you got me DIVYA .. apparently, she was much younger than her old fella who much like me, had a thing about old books .. I collect them, while he made a killing out of repairing them .. I think rarely of her these days but when I do, I do with a rare positivity because .. and I have given this much thought over a long period of time .. I am pretty sure I helped to heal a part of her that had become frayed .. I am glad you came by these words my friend .. and truly .. Neville

[AYVID N]

What you said just convinces me that an association need not be of any certain length to leave its impact. Especially, a positive one. By simply reaching out, one can help heal/renew another in ways, we can't even fathom. It costs nothing and leaves all enriched. I'm glad we could share our thoughts on it, dear Neville.

[Neville]

............................ me too 😊👍

[Poetic Beauty]

This is an almost romantic tale with one of those chance encounters. A beautiful intelligent woman and the possibility of what could happen. We all make choices and choose paths to take.

There is nothing wrong with sharing friendship and conversations. Allowing it to go further is not for me judge. Things happen in this life and we make decisions based off of reason and emotions others couldn’t and don’t know for they aren’t in that moment.

[Neville]

I must remember to write out one thousand times
I shall try to do better next time .. but in the interim, I thank you for leaving a few of your observations behind .. and truly .. Neville

[Poetic Beauty]

I meant almost romantic tales because it was not acted upon

[Neville]

better make that five thousand times just to be sure :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I really enjoyed the tale woven in this poem!! Those almost stick with us sometimes and are magical in their own unique way

[Neville]

.......... Thank you again PB .. I am glad I caught this just moments before I ran out of in

[Davidgeo]

I just wish I was more like Divya... then I would feel better about trying to convince other people to end their life.

[Poetic Beauty]

Many moments are special in our lives and stay with us forever. They often give us smiles and fond memories to think about

[Betty Hermelee]

AW what a pity; well Neville at least you got to meet someone interesting who had many attributes...if only for a short while...love your description of her...and it fired you up! very interesting write
Warmly, B

[Neville]

We did share some very special moments in a very brief moment of time .. and anyway, she had a plane to catch while I tried to save a handful of broken minds .. bless you Betty and warmly tooly. Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Neville⭐️
Warmly, B

[Neville]

........................... 😎⭐👍

[Crowley]

Wow, this had intrigue and lust and possibility written all over it. Those happenstance meetings where you get along a little too well and will always wonder what could have happened. Really good, enoyed this!

[Neville]

You honour me sir.. I appreciate you visiting and taking time to consider these words of mine... All Good Things, Neville

[Davidgeo]

It would have more intrigue if you let Divya collaborate with you so she could properly convince other people that suicide is the right thing to do if you disagree with her.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, snapshot in time and I felt a bit like voyeur. Your lines built up with anticipation of something truly wonderful that was about to take place. The scene was certainly set for it, the suspense was all there, everything was going very nicely and then.....why dontcha know it.....You convey this really well Neville and your imagery is sharp and realistic. Nice work.

Chris

[Neville]

It all happened in Africa, but then.. don't it all.... N

[Davidgeo]

If only Divya was there... we could all find an easier way to commit suicide.

[Lyn Anderson]

Very sexy, though it likely does not need the mature tag, as it is too sophisticated to catch the eye of the MaturePolice.

[Neville]

Hey, maybe you are write....... Thanks, I will certainly think about what you have said and may well take your suggestion on board, AGT's N

[R J Askew]

You're on fire, this is right there. It captures a little moment of life in a big way. There are no wasted words and I esp like '...old manuscripts, Hence her being there alone' And I can damn well see those vultures about their meal. And the fact it is 'something' is just right because it is not important what it is as it is incidental to what is nearly going on. Really vivid word snapshot, very real, strong communication of moment and feeling.

[Neville]

You have absolutely no idea just how much your words and opinions mean to me my friend, thanks again... N

[Davidgeo]

I just wish Divya was a part of this... that whole "kill yourself if you don't think like me" thing is really lacking. Man, DIvya is soooo good at getting people with mental health issues to think about suicide... we should all support her and her quest to up the suicide rate.